Traders buying kurma medjool palestine in bulk face a different pricing picture than a retail customer. Carton size, minimum order quantity, and how far ahead you commit to a season all move the price per kg — often by more than the grade does.
Carton size sets the baseline
Medjool typically ships in 5kg cartons for the export trade, sometimes 2kg for smaller retailers. A trader buying by the pallet gets a meaningfully lower per-kg rate than one buying single cartons, because the supplier's handling and freight cost per kg drops as volume goes up. If your business can commit to pallet quantities, it's worth asking a supplier directly rather than assuming the listed carton price is the floor.
Minimum order quantity affects who you can buy from
Some importers only deal in full-container quantities, which puts them out of reach for a small grocer but makes sense for a distributor supplying several outlets. Mid-size wholesalers who break containers down into smaller lots charge more per kg to cover that extra handling — a fair trade-off if you don't have the storage or capital for a full container.
Pre-season commitment can lock in a better rate
Suppliers who know their volume ahead of the Ramadan demand spike can plan freight and storage more efficiently, and some pass part of that saving to traders who commit early with a deposit. Buying reactively, once demand has already picked up, usually means paying closer to spot price.
What to check before signing an order
Confirm the grade in writing, not just verbally — Jumbo and standard grade cartons should never be priced the same. Ask whether the quoted price includes delivery to your premises or ex-warehouse pickup, since that gap can be significant on bulk orders. For a fuller breakdown of how Malaysian wholesale pricing works across grades, see our wholesale guide for traders and stockists, or our grading and pricing guide. Get in touch through our homepage for current carton pricing.